The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve was established in 1969 and was officially proclaimed a nature reserve in 1972 with Jan de Necker as the founding chairman and Van Reenen Van Vuuren as the first warden. The reserve is run by an executive committee comprising members or landowners who are elected at the AGM and operate through the reserves warden Colin Rowles. Colin circulates a monthly report to all the members keeping them informed of the weather, the condition and status of the fauna and flora and any other matter of general interest.
The Klaserie Private Nature Reserve is a member of the Association of Private Nature Reserves(APNR), a cooperative organization established to coordinate the interests of its members and to act as a single body in interacting with government entities. The association comprises Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Timbavati, The Umbabat and Balule.
We are deeply committed to the non-profit organization Eco Children (formerly Children’s Eco Children) which is in an initiative of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Eco Children has been very successful in interacting with the children of the local community from a hands-on conservation education perspective and through a ‘whole school development’ approach. Eco Children has a specific focus on the environment and on education, and the significance and importance of both to our lives and the future of our country.
We host The Ground Hornbill Project which is sponsored by The Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology and directed by Professor Phil Hockey. There are two other research projects within the APNR. The elephant research project operating under the umbrella of “Save the Elephants” founded by Dr Ian Douglas Hamilton and the “Tembo” project currently studying buffalo. This is one of the projects hosted by the Resource Ecology group of the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands. There are various commercial operations within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve ranging from rustic bush camps and walking trails to luxury game lodges. It is the Reserves policy to keep the commercial and thus human impact to a minimum as it is our mission to make the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve as near a pristine environment as possible.
Per Person
This beautiful and exclusive safari camp is perfect for those wanting a luxury stay in the African wilderness. Klaserie camp consists of three different smaller camps, namely Kitara, Nzumba and Nyeleti, all offering different types of accommodation for different types of tourists. Kitara and Nzumba have luxury chalets at the riverbank and Nyeleti is a self-catering option. All have views of the river.
nDzuti Safari Lodge acts as the base from which thrilling safari adventures take place. The accommodation consists of four en-suite rooms that are spacious and comfortable. The camp is set in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve so there is plenty to do when it comes to fascinating safari activities. Animals on show include the Big 5, various buck, hyena, zebra and much more.
Per Person
Set in the Klaserie Nature Reserve this beautiful lodge incorporates natural elements into its design and has a rustic, down to earth atmosphere. The lodge consists of three individually decorated suites, with a tribal theme. The Bushman Suite is in homage to the San people, the Ndebele Suite is colourful like the Ndebele people and the Zulu Suite is expansive and luxurious fit for a Zulu king.
Per Person Sharing
Situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this lodge is comfortable, bright and tastefully decorated, ensuring guests have a fantastic safari adventure. This intimate lodge consists of seven secluded cottages that are fully equipped with everything guests need to ensure a comfortable stay. There is an expansive terrace where guests can view animals from as well as a pool and tailor-made activities.
Per Person
This unique and stunning safari getaway is situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park and offers a wonderful and memorable safari holiday. The intimate chalets are cosy and lavish and have private balconies from where guests can view the gorgeous bush and the vast amount of game from. The chalets are tree-house style and incorporate natural elements in the decor. Safari activities are readily available.
Per Person
If you are after a unique safari experience then this package is perfect for you. Africa on Foot consists of walking safaris through the dense Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a fascinating experience. Trained guides lead you through the bushland of the Klaserie which shares an un-fenced border with the Kruger National Park, meaning an array of animals are lurking for you to see. What an adventure!
Per Person Sharing
Set in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this stunning luxury safari accommodation is perfect for those wishing to relax and rejuvenate in the African bush. The lodge consists of 8 spacious air-conditioned chalets that have a view over the vast plains of the Kruger National Park. All animals are free roaming and there are decks where guests can stand and watch the animals go about their business.
We are deeply committed to the non-profit organization Eco Children (formerly Children’s Eco Children) which is in an initiative of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Eco Children has been very successful in interacting with the children of the local community from a hands-on conservation education perspective and through a ‘whole school development’ approach. Eco Children has a specific focus on the environment and on education, and the significance and importance of both to our lives and the future of our country.
We host The Ground Hornbill Project which is sponsored by The Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology and directed by Professor Phil Hockey. There are two other research projects within the APNR. The elephant research project operating under the umbrella of “Save the Elephants” founded by Dr Ian Douglas Hamilton and the “Tembo” project currently studying buffalo. This is one of the projects hosted by the Resource Ecology group of the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands. There are various commercial operations within the KPNR ranging from rustic bush camps and walking trails to luxury game lodges. It is the Reserves policy to keep the commercial and thus human impact to a minimum as it is our mission to make the KPNR as near a pristine environment as possible.
The meaning of Serendip is given as: “the art of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought after”. No other description could fit this our special bit of Eden. It has some special mysterious magic which captures and holds one forever. Its a land of mystery and unexpected surprises. Wildlife, gigantic to minute – each so enthralling and holding so many secrets still unsolved by Man – each fulfilling its particular role in the chain of life. Who has not stood spellbound watching an elephant herd, so intelligent, so caring of one another. Adapting the pace of their feeding pattern to the pace of a mother with a newly born babe, helping a youngster up a steep incline! Trunks held up – catching messages on the breeze and as one, moving on. Then, there are the ‘Beautiful Uglies’, he rhino and the hippo. A herd of buffalo, heavily horned, mean eyed, away in a cloud of dust. Striped beauties – the zebra.
Antelopes, large and small, all swift and beautiful. Wildebeest, quaint ‘rocking-horses’ of the veld. And our stately mannequins – the giraffe. Warthogs with upturned tusks and tails like radio aerials. Always good for a laugh. Our cousins the baboons, a source of amusement and rage when they visit and destroy.
Rollers ‘rolling’, flashing their jewel-like feathers in a breathtaking display. Plovers, calling, running, dive-bombing. And within yourself a wild inner surging response to the call of the fish eagle. A sunset song from a choir of long tailed shrike, heavenly! The humble dung beetle, frantically collecting dung and rolling it away – who knows where? One seen emerging through a hole in the intestine of a giraffe killed by a lion, resting his ‘elbows’ on the rim, then carefully running his ‘hand’ under his nose as though saying “Whew!”
Eco Children (formerly Children’s Eco Training) was founded in 2004 by Sandy Wilkes when a need was identified to educate the children of KPNR-employees on the beautiful environment they live in. By educating these children it is believed they will take ownership of their beautiful surroundings and build a foundation of conservation for future generations to ultimately create a sustainable relationship between the environment and its residents.
However, over the course of its existence Eco Children has developed into much more than just four holiday workshops every year. Eco Children came to the realisation that no child can fully embrace the unspoilt wilderness surrounding them when their basic needs are not being seen to. For this reason, the organization adopted four local primary schools and has applied a whole school development approach, with multiple improvement projects being established to enable children in the Hoedspruit and Acornhoek area to receive quality basic education as well as hands-on environmental education.
The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act recognizes the access to biological resources in protected areas for traditional, subsistence and commercial purposes: “to promote sustainable utilisation of protected areas for the benefit of people, in a manner that would preserve the ecological character of such areas.” It further states that the purpose of a protected area is to provide for the sustainable use of natural and biological resources. Excess game, is such a resource and hunting is a legitimate and accepted activity which is consistent with the sustainable management of wildlife. Well governed professional hunting, generates critically needed incentives and revenue to maintain and restore wildlife and to carry out conservation actions, including counter-poaching and environmental crime interventions. It can also return much needed income, jobs, and other important economic and social benefits to local communities. It is often incorrectly assumed that because there are no fences between the private nature reserves and KNP that all of the animals belong to the KNP. This is not so. Vast herds of game move also from the private nature reserves into the KNP from time to time. The private nature reserves sustain and nurture significant amounts of wildlife and form an invaluable buffer and feeder zone for KNP between the national park and urban and agricultural areas with security features.
The KNP benefits materially from the security and conservation operations conducted by the private nature reserves, all of which is funded through professional hunting. It is also incorrectly assumed that all of the areas within the private nature reserves lend themselves to eco-tourism. Some of the areas have insufficient densities of game and others inhospitable vegetation and terrain. Where eco-tourism is unviable other sustainable uses of the land have to be explored. In determining off take numbers each year, the KPNR gives due regard to the population dynamics and general well-being of the particular species as well as the veld conditions. Each year the KPNR undertakes various censuses to determine the exact numbers of each species in our reserve. The other APNR reserves do the same census, at similar times and utilising the same or similar protocols and methodologies. This data, combined with various sources of research and intelligence are then utilised to guide our determination (in full transparency and debate with all our neighbours), as to which species can be professionally hunted and/or sold (via live capture) and how many.
Per Person
This beautiful and exclusive safari camp is perfect for those wanting a luxury stay in the African wilderness. Klaserie camp consists of three different smaller camps, namely Kitara, Nzumba and Nyeleti, all offering different types of accommodation for different types of tourists. Kitara and Nzumba have luxury chalets at the riverbank and Nyeleti is a self-catering option. All have views of the river.
nDzuti Safari Lodge acts as the base from which thrilling safari adventures take place. The accommodation consists of four en-suite rooms that are spacious and comfortable. The camp is set in the Klaserie Private Game Reserve so there is plenty to do when it comes to fascinating safari activities. Animals on show include the Big 5, various buck, hyena, zebra and much more.
Per Person
Set in the Klaserie Nature Reserve this beautiful lodge incorporates natural elements into its design and has a rustic, down to earth atmosphere. The lodge consists of three individually decorated suites, with a tribal theme. The Bushman Suite is in homage to the San people, the Ndebele Suite is colourful like the Ndebele people and the Zulu Suite is expansive and luxurious fit for a Zulu king.
Per Person Sharing
Situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this lodge is comfortable, bright and tastefully decorated, ensuring guests have a fantastic safari adventure. This intimate lodge consists of seven secluded cottages that are fully equipped with everything guests need to ensure a comfortable stay. There is an expansive terrace where guests can view animals from as well as a pool and tailor-made activities.
Per Person
This unique and stunning safari getaway is situated in the heart of the Kruger National Park and offers a wonderful and memorable safari holiday. The intimate chalets are cosy and lavish and have private balconies from where guests can view the gorgeous bush and the vast amount of game from. The chalets are tree-house style and incorporate natural elements in the decor. Safari activities are readily available.
Per Person
If you are after a unique safari experience then this package is perfect for you. Africa on Foot consists of walking safaris through the dense Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a fascinating experience. Trained guides lead you through the bushland of the Klaserie which shares an un-fenced border with the Kruger National Park, meaning an array of animals are lurking for you to see. What an adventure!
Per Person Sharing
Set in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, this stunning luxury safari accommodation is perfect for those wishing to relax and rejuvenate in the African bush. The lodge consists of 8 spacious air-conditioned chalets that have a view over the vast plains of the Kruger National Park. All animals are free roaming and there are decks where guests can stand and watch the animals go about their business.
We are deeply committed to the non-profit organization Eco Children (formerly Children’s Eco Children) which is in an initiative of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Eco Children has been very successful in interacting with the children of the local community from a hands-on conservation education perspective and through a ‘whole school development’ approach. Eco Children has a specific focus on the environment and on education, and the significance and importance of both to our lives and the future of our country.
We host The Ground Hornbill Project which is sponsored by The Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology and directed by Professor Phil Hockey. There are two other research projects within the APNR. The elephant research project operating under the umbrella of “Save the Elephants” founded by Dr Ian Douglas Hamilton and the “Tembo” project currently studying buffalo. This is one of the projects hosted by the Resource Ecology group of the University of Wageningen in the Netherlands. There are various commercial operations within the KPNR ranging from rustic bush camps and walking trails to luxury game lodges. It is the Reserves policy to keep the commercial and thus human impact to a minimum as it is our mission to make the KPNR as near a pristine environment as possible.
The meaning of Serendip is given as: “the art of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought after”. No other description could fit this our special bit of Eden. It has some special mysterious magic which captures and holds one forever. Its a land of mystery and unexpected surprises. Wildlife, gigantic to minute – each so enthralling and holding so many secrets still unsolved by Man – each fulfilling its particular role in the chain of life. Who has not stood spellbound watching an elephant herd, so intelligent, so caring of one another. Adapting the pace of their feeding pattern to the pace of a mother with a newly born babe, helping a youngster up a steep incline! Trunks held up – catching messages on the breeze and as one, moving on. Then, there are the ‘Beautiful Uglies’, he rhino and the hippo. A herd of buffalo, heavily horned, mean eyed, away in a cloud of dust. Striped beauties – the zebra.
Antelopes, large and small, all swift and beautiful. Wildebeest, quaint ‘rocking-horses’ of the veld. And our stately mannequins – the giraffe. Warthogs with upturned tusks and tails like radio aerials. Always good for a laugh. Our cousins the baboons, a source of amusement and rage when they visit and destroy.
Rollers ‘rolling’, flashing their jewel-like feathers in a breathtaking display. Plovers, calling, running, dive-bombing. And within yourself a wild inner surging response to the call of the fish eagle. A sunset song from a choir of long tailed shrike, heavenly! The humble dung beetle, frantically collecting dung and rolling it away – who knows where? One seen emerging through a hole in the intestine of a giraffe killed by a lion, resting his ‘elbows’ on the rim, then carefully running his ‘hand’ under his nose as though saying “Whew!”
Eco Children (formerly Children’s Eco Training) was founded in 2004 by Sandy Wilkes when a need was identified to educate the children of KPNR-employees on the beautiful environment they live in. By educating these children it is believed they will take ownership of their beautiful surroundings and build a foundation of conservation for future generations to ultimately create a sustainable relationship between the environment and its residents.
However, over the course of its existence Eco Children has developed into much more than just four holiday workshops every year. Eco Children came to the realisation that no child can fully embrace the unspoilt wilderness surrounding them when their basic needs are not being seen to. For this reason, the organization adopted four local primary schools and has applied a whole school development approach, with multiple improvement projects being established to enable children in the Hoedspruit and Acornhoek area to receive quality basic education as well as hands-on environmental education.
The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act recognizes the access to biological resources in protected areas for traditional, subsistence and commercial purposes: “to promote sustainable utilisation of protected areas for the benefit of people, in a manner that would preserve the ecological character of such areas.” It further states that the purpose of a protected area is to provide for the sustainable use of natural and biological resources. Excess game, is such a resource and hunting is a legitimate and accepted activity which is consistent with the sustainable management of wildlife. Well governed professional hunting, generates critically needed incentives and revenue to maintain and restore wildlife and to carry out conservation actions, including counter-poaching and environmental crime interventions. It can also return much needed income, jobs, and other important economic and social benefits to local communities. It is often incorrectly assumed that because there are no fences between the private nature reserves and KNP that all of the animals belong to the KNP. This is not so. Vast herds of game move also from the private nature reserves into the KNP from time to time. The private nature reserves sustain and nurture significant amounts of wildlife and form an invaluable buffer and feeder zone for KNP between the national park and urban and agricultural areas with security features.
The KNP benefits materially from the security and conservation operations conducted by the private nature reserves, all of which is funded through professional hunting. It is also incorrectly assumed that all of the areas within the private nature reserves lend themselves to eco-tourism. Some of the areas have insufficient densities of game and others inhospitable vegetation and terrain. Where eco-tourism is unviable other sustainable uses of the land have to be explored. In determining off take numbers each year, the KPNR gives due regard to the population dynamics and general well-being of the particular species as well as the veld conditions. Each year the KPNR undertakes various censuses to determine the exact numbers of each species in our reserve. The other APNR reserves do the same census, at similar times and utilising the same or similar protocols and methodologies. This data, combined with various sources of research and intelligence are then utilised to guide our determination (in full transparency and debate with all our neighbours), as to which species can be professionally hunted and/or sold (via live capture) and how many.
